New Delhi, February 18, 2025.
AIIMS Delhi has installed a state-of-the-art surgical robot in its department of surgical disciplines, making it one of the first general surgery units in a government hospital in India to acquire such cutting-edge technology.
The introduction of robotic surgery underscores AIIMS’s commitment to enhancing patient care, enabling the execution of complex procedures with unmatched precision, and keeping pace with global advancements in medical technology, said Dr Hemang Bhattacharjee, professor of surgery at AIIMS.
“The initiative to incorporate robotic surgery into its general surgery department is a strategic move to elevate the standard of care provided in a government healthcare setting,” he said.
